Manu still gametime decision for Sunday’s game against Denver

Manu Ginobili had the most extensive practice time in his recovery back from a strained oblique muscle, although the Spurs still are listing him as a gametime decision for Sunday’s game against Denver.

Ginobili took part in five-on-five drills Saturday. In the Spurs’ recovery philosophy, that usually is the final hurdle before a return to game action.

“He played great today in practice,” Bonner said. “He went live and went hard and he’s doing what Manu does — playing with a lot of energy, making hustle plays, scoring and passing. Hopefully, he’s in our game.”

But Bonner didn’t go as far as saying that Ginobili definitely would play against the Nuggets.

“Oh, I don’t know about that,” Bonner said. “But he looked good today is all I can say.”